Temporary implant to one side after mastectomy still there two years later, is due to be removed but still waiting , bruising to skin is expanding. Is this normal or am I unwell?
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There can be a number of reasons why your reconstructed breast is smaller and without knowing your full history (previous radiation? size of your breasts prior to surgery? health of the breast skin after mastectomy? type of mastectomy, etc) I would be guessing. What I can offer are possible...
Hi, thank you for submitting your question. Itchy skin can be due to various causes, everything from dryness, allergies, irritants, neuropathy (nerve symptoms), drug reactions, etc. If you have a history of breast cancer, you will want to be seen by your breast surgeon and/or plastic...
Hello and thank you for sharing. I understand your concerns and it is true that weight loss can affect your fat grafting to the breasts. However, it would need to be a substantial amount of weight to have any real impact. I encourage you to share your worries with your plastic surgeon, who can...
